Home > Environment & Natural Resources > Forestry > . Louisiana Timber Report [Image: Louisiana Timber Report, first quarter, 2013.] The Louisiana Timber Report is provided on a quarterly basis to give forest landowners in Louisiana an indication of average stumpage prices for the most common wood products sold. These prices are averages in the regions indicated. Extension Forestry Publications & Websites Links to key LSU AgCenter extension forestry publications and related websites, including tax information. Contact Information Contact information for Louisiana Area Extension Foresters by region and the State-wide Extension Wildlife Specialist. Forestry Events LSU AgCenter forestry-related event information for 2013.  more articles... Arborist Workshops 2013 [Image: Scott Prophet of North American Training Solutions instructs Louisiana Arborists on climbing techniques.] 2013 Louisiana Arborist Continuing Education Workshop calendar, agendas and links to registration. Welcome to Extension Forestry The goal of the Extension Forestry Program is to develop and deliver effective programs and activities that are responsive to the forest and natural resource needs of landowners, professionals, industry and citizens of the state. Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles in Southern Pine Forests [Image: PDF version of Ecology and Management of Bark Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Southern Pine Forests.] Bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) have been an important factor affecting pine forest production in the southern United States.Harvest in advance of, or salvage harvest after, bark beetle attack often is the favored management strategy. This strategy is not as appropriate in public forests managed for values provided by older, more vulnerable trees. High-value sites for cultural or endangered species protection may require use of more expensive management options. Understanding Mold [Image: mold on wood] This article provides information about mold in housing. Marine Wood Borers [Image: wood piling ] This article describes causes and control of marine wood borer attack on wood. Proper Disposal of Preservative-Treated Wood [Image: CCA poles] This article informs readers how to properly dispose of preservative-treated wood. New CCA process [Image: Experimental microwave oven] This article describes a new process to recover heavy metals from pressure-treated wood. Tax Tips for Forest Landowners for the 2012 Tax Year [Image: 2012 Timber Tax Tips for Forest Landowners] Bulletin summarizing Federal income tax provisions related to woodland property for use by woodland owners in preparing their 2012 individual tax returns. Native Tree Growing Guide for Louisiana [Image: Native Tree Growing guide] This guide will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tree planting in the area. It suggests native and well-adapted trees for our region and describes how to grow them successfully. The tree illustration fold-out can also be used as a poster (22" x 34"). Revegetation Best management practices for revegetation as well as equipment maintenance and litter. Click for more information...